TY - BOOK AU - Stockton,Frank R. TI - Tales out of school AV - PZ PY - 2023/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Animals -- Juvenile fiction KW - Children's stories KW - Natural history -- Juvenile fiction KW - Physical sciences -- Juvenile fiction N1 - Release date is 2023-09-23; Bob Taylor, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.); Originally published; New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1875 N2 - "Tales Out of School" by Frank R. Stockton is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The tales featured are whimsical and adventurous, showcasing the experiences of various characters in intriguing settings, such as the hunts of Colonel Myles in Africa and India, and imaginative incidents that explore themes of mischief and marvel. The opening portion introduces the character of Colonel Myles, an enthusiastic big-game hunter who is characterized by his skilled marksmanship and ethical concerns regarding the hunting of wild animals. We learn about his adventures, such as his bold encounters with rhinoceroses and buffaloes in Africa, detailing both the excitement and danger inherent in his pursuits. The narrative sets a lighthearted tone as it balances humor with moments of tension, painting a vivid picture of a hunter's life against the backdrop of diverse landscapes and animals. Throughout the opening chapter, the reader gets a blend of excitement, moral reflection, and comic misadventure that invites them into the full collection of stories to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://archive.org/details/talesoutofschool00stocrich/page/n5/mode/2up UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71711 ER -